Ethan
My eyes flickered at the morning light. I yawned softly and refrained from stretching, closing my eyes to shield them from the unexpected light. I didn't want to wake Akane.
But the warmth on my chest that had been there the night before was absent. I slowly opened my eyes and realized that she wasn't in my arms any longer.
My mind began to wander. I didn't know much about Akane yet. Who knows where she could be? The logical guess would be her room. But Akane isn't a typical being.
Maybe she had left because she feared my getting too attached to her. Which, was definitely beginning to happen. I just felt right with her. I didn't think of the fallen angel or BrokenTear, or how I despised them. Just Akane.
I hoped it wasn't that. I hoped this feeling wasn't only on my end. And I hoped we would spend more time together.
But she had expressed not being happy with staying here at the castle forever. Could she have escaped?
My heart ached at the thought.
Would she leave without saying goodbye?
I had felt absolutely nothing when watching the previous residents of the castle die. I watched their bodies go up in smoke, bullets enter them. Though Erela loved them, I felt nothing for them.
But Akane... She was something special to me. I'm not sure what it was but I felt some sort of feeling for her. It like something clicked in my head when I kissed her. I felt complete. Like I found my missing puzzle piece. (unintentional Coldplay reference whoops)
But I was jumping to conclusions that may not even be true. I stood up and stretched, pulling on a long silky skirt and closing my bedroom door behind me. I didn't care if anyone saw me or what they thought. I only cared about how Akane thought of me.
I stood in front of Akane's door. I wanted to see her. But was I really ready to see? To see if she wasn't there? Or worse, if she was still there and didn't want to see me.
I felt fidgety and slightly hurt. Should I knock? We had seen eachother naked obviously so I doubt that would be an issue. What should I say to her if she is inside?
Fuck. I had never felt so nervous or insecure. I didn't like it. I hoped I wouldn't feel like this much more.
It was now or never. I sucked in a breath and opened the door.
There she was, standing in front of the window. And there was my heart beginning to pound.
She turned to look at me and I struggled with what to say.
"Hello." I tried my best to muster my usual confidence. I took a step forward but only one. I shut the door and stood in my place, unsure of what exactly to do.
BrokenTear
"Are you sure you could handle it? Being mine and mine alone?"
Yuki's voice was low and alluring. Her breath was hot on my face. I could only remain silent as her fingertips ran slowly down my cheek until her hand was over my throat. Unblinking and finding myself without words, I waited to see what would happen next. Her touch on my chest and throat was enough to leave me wanting.
But she sat back on her knees and spoke once again, "At least for the day."
Her essence had retreated back into her usual playful self. She got up from the bed and stretched before turning back to me.
"So, lead me to the kitchen? I really am hungry."
She asked casually as if not a strange thing had just happened. I blinked and sat up. I couldn't help but feel a bit teased. Though it was a tad bit frightening seeing Yuki in that state, I wanted to see more. I wondered if I would see that again.
I dropped the thought and my feelings along with it and stood up, "I can make us some breakfast." I answered with an added yawn.
I led her to the dining room and went into the kitchen before peeking out back at her.
"Any requests as to what you want to eat?" I smiled, still semi-groggy from sleep.
Forever
As I stared at Setsu, looking incredibly majestic, he spoke and I was surprised that I could still hear.
"You can come and touch, if you'd like, my dear Forever."
At the sound of that, I smiled. The thought of touching them made my ears twitch in delight. Setsu hung his tops around his neck and leaned against the wall.
I approached cautiously, then gently ran my fingers over the feathers. I had never felt anything in my life that was so soft. Setsu seemed to be enjoying himself. And I was enjoying myself too. It was unlike anything I had ever experienced before. The feathers beneath my fingers had the texture of heaven itself.
